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New Mizuno irons – exclusive pictures
The MP-67 range from Mizuno has been out for almost two years making it due for an update in a few months time. GolfWRX has exclusive pictures taken of what may be the replacement.
Not only that but an updated version of the MP-62 surfaced at the same event – what looks like a Black Nickel finish similar to that offered on the Mizuno wedges. As these are generally acknowledged to have a slightly softer feel that the chrome versions, it will be interesting to see if this carries through to the irons too.
The new muscle back seems to have a similar shape to some previous Mizuno classics like the TN-87 and the 14, 29 and 37 of the MP range by having the muscleback cut down at the toe end. Where they appear to differ is that there appears to be a narrow ridge of extra muscle along the bottom edge.Adopting the dual muscle concept of the recent MP-62 range seems to indicate that the cut-muscle technology has been well and truly superseded.
The darker version of the MP-62 extends Mizuno’s options in the better player market and along with this new muscleback shows that a company renown as one of the greatest iron manufacturers has not sat on their laurels.
With the second major of 2026 now behind us, the PGA Tour arrives in Texas for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
GolfWRX Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, is on site at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, and he’s already captured several WITBs and a look at some new colorways of just-spotted L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i putters.
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Aaron Rai upset the odds to win his first major championship on Sunday at Aronimink, firing a final round of 5-under par to see off his competitors and claim the winner’s check for $3,690,000.
Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley were the best of the chasing pack, with both men sharing runner-up spot which was good enough for each to receive a check for $1,804,000.
With a total prize purse of $20.5 million up for grabs, here’s a look at how much each player won at the 2026 PGA Championship.
Players who missed the PGA Championship cut each received $4,300 each.
1: Aaron Rai, $3,690,000
T2 : Jon Rahm, $1,804,000
T2 : Alex Smalley, $1,804,000
T4: Justin Thomas, $843,866
T4: Ludvig Aberg, $843,866
T4: Matti Schmid, $843,866
T7: Cameron Smith, $637,050
T7: Rory McIlroy, $637,050
T7: Xander Schauffele, $637,050
T10: Kurt Kitayama, $496,707
T10: Chris Gotterup, $496,707
T10: Justin Rose, $496,707
T10: Patrick Reed, $496,707
T14: Matt Fitzpatrick, $364,762
T14: Scottie Scheffler, $364,762
T14: Max Greyserman, $364,762
T14: Ben Griffin, $364,762
T18: Maverick McNealy, $229,128
T18: Jordan Spieth, $229,128
T18: Stephan Jaeger, $229,128
T18: Padraigh Harrington, $229,128
T18: David Puig, $229,128
T18: Harris English, $229,128
T18: Min Woo Lee, $229,128
T18: Joaquin Niemann, $229,128
T26: Nick Taylor, $125,523
T26: Alex Noren, $125,523
T26: Cameron Young, $125,523
T26: Andrew Novak, $125,523
T-26: Daniel Hiller, $125,523
T26: Tom Hoge, $125,523
T26: Sam Burns, $125,523
T26: Hideki Matsuyama, $125,523
T26: Bud Cauley, $125,523
T35: Christiaan Bezuidenhout, $78,805
T35: Patrick Cantlay, $78,805
T35: Ryo Hisatsune, $78,805
T35: Daniel Berger, $78,805
T35: Ryan Fox, $78,805
T35: Haotong Li, $78,805
T35: Aldrich Potgieter, $78,805
T35: Si Woo Kim, $78,805
T35: Martin Kaymer, $78,805
T44: Chris Kirk, $53,743
T44: Matt Wallace, $53,743
T44: Shane Lowry, $53,743
T44: Jhonattan Vegas, $53,743
T44: Denny McCarthy, $53,743
T44: Chandler Blachet, $53,743
T44: Taylor Pendrith, $53,743
T44: Dustin Johnson, $53,743
T44: Nicolai Hojgaard, $53,743
T44: Michael Kim, $53,743
T44: Kristoffer Reitan, $53,743
T55: Collin Morikawa, $34,186
T55: Corey Conners, $34,186
T55: Andrew Putnam, $34,186
T55: Brooks Koepka, $34,186
T55: Mikael Lindberg, $34,186
T60: Sami Valimaki, $29,218
T60: Sahith Theegala, $29,218
T60: Rico Hoey, $29,218
T60: Rickie Fowler, $29,218
T60: Brian Harman, $29,218
T65: Casey Jarvis, $26,900
T65: Jason Day, $26,900
T65: Rasmus Hojgaard, $26,900
T65: Keith Mitchell, $26,900
T65: Sam Stevens, $26,900
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cj
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:45 pm
They really don’t “look” all that great to me? I play 60’s right now…think the 67’s would be worth looking at. As a side, I liked the nike blade pretty well when I tried them. I still use the cally proto as my benchmark, it was a very solid club.
nick
Jul 8, 2009 at 6:05 pm
thanks martin, you are correct about the misleading part
Martin Anderson
Jul 8, 2009 at 3:53 am
@nick,
The grooves on Mizuno irons are modified U-grooves that are conforming to the new regs. These new regs do not actually ban U-grooves as such, only the more aggressive versions like you find on wedges and some irons. People refer to conforming grooves (a little misleadingly) as V-grooves for historical reasons rather than reasons of accuracy.
nick
Jul 8, 2009 at 12:56 am
on the mizuno website, it shows the 62’s as having forged u grooves. Thats why i was asking about the clubs conforming. Where did you see that the mizunos are v grooves
jjmcbryde
Jul 7, 2009 at 7:30 am
500 hundred sets have already been released in europe.
James Lawler
Jul 6, 2009 at 10:57 am
I was going to order a new set of MP62’s and tested these against the MP67’s. Absolutley no contest, the MP67’s were superior in every respect. When I tried to order a custom set of MP67’s I was told that they were no longer available. When I asked if a replacement was due they said there was and gave Sept as the launch date. I desperately want to see the replacement in the flesh and hit it before making up my mind. I hope it is worth waiting for as the MP62’s are not great
Martin Anderson
Jul 6, 2009 at 3:44 am
All the mizuno irons are already conforming so these will too.
nick
Jul 5, 2009 at 8:57 pm
anybody know if they are going to be conforming to the new groove rules…i.e u grooves
John
Jul 3, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Great club
Brian
Jun 14, 2009 at 12:15 am
wow, the blades look exactly like the mp-37s
Gary
Jun 10, 2009 at 12:54 am
Wow good news! It only make sense that the best iron makers would offer more options to everyone. Thanks Joel!
And Alex.. I have to agree with William here. The 67 looks a bit busy not because of the words but its contour. The 62 looks just perfect tho.
Joel
Jun 8, 2009 at 9:02 pm
I just talked to a Mizuno rep, and he said that these would in fact be available for all those who swing backwards….lefties. Just thought I would pass that along for those who have been left in the dark for so long. Cheers
Landon
Jun 4, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Mizuno needs to cater more to lefties. I would love to get my hands on a set of new blades!
alex
Jun 1, 2009 at 3:43 pm
How can they forget the bird, when that is part of there logo, it has been around for a long time, and is incorporated in everything Mizuno does? The back of the blade says mizuno and prototype, how is that busy?
William
May 28, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Pretty clubs. The back looks a little busy. I wish they would FORGET the “bird”!
Alex
May 26, 2009 at 7:58 am
Well hopefully they will be brought out at the end of the summer. Mizuno traditionally releases new irons out in August/September, so hopefully we will see some new additions soon!
Mike
May 25, 2009 at 1:56 pm
I’m a HUGE fan of any MP iron Mizuno brings out. I was going to buy a new set of MP-62’s to replace my MP-32’s but now I think I will wait until the Fall to see if these make it to market.
James Lawler
May 25, 2009 at 3:44 am
My God, that Prototype has drool hanging from my mouth……..when will we see a set retail???
surehands79
May 24, 2009 at 9:19 am
when will Mizuno let lefties into their top end blades?
Søren
May 24, 2009 at 4:14 am
Sweeeeeeeeeet… 🙂
Gary
May 23, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Mizuno never fails to impress, but will they out do themselves? Hopefully, although unlikely, these new sticks will be available for lefties.